Act. 15. ver. 36. Paul said unto Barnabas, let us go again, and visit our Brethren in every City, in which we have preached the Word of the Lord, and see how they do.
Act. 15. ver. 36. Paul said unto Barnabas, let us go again, and visit our Brothers in every city, in which we have preached the Word of the Lord, and see how they do.
Samuel, whose concerns were Ecclesiasticall, as well as Civil, did every Year visit in Bethel Gilgal and Mispeh. Jehoshaphat in his third year did commissionate the Priests and Levites to do the like in all the cities of Judah. The second by God himself.
Samuel, whose concerns were Ecclesiastical, as well as Civil, did every Year visit in Bethel Gilgal and Mizpah. Jehoshaphat in his third year did commissionate the Priests and Levites to do the like in all the cities of Judah. The second by God himself.
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We read of the Time, the Year, the Day of his Visitation. He being eminently delighted with order has formed the intellectual part of the sublunary world,
We read of the Time, the Year, the Day of his Visitation. He being eminently delighted with order has formed the intellectual part of the sublunary world,
The tuition of them he has committed to men, and expects from them a prudent care to prevent a departure from the design and import of their primitive Institution.
The tuition of them he has committed to men, and expects from them a prudent care to prevent a departure from the Design and import of their primitive Institution.
The connivance of Governours makes the exorbitances of private persons the sins of the Community; and though the punishment of particular men may be deferred to a future state:
The connivance of Governors makes the exorbitances of private Persons the Sins of the Community; and though the punishment of particular men may be deferred to a future state:
and conversation of those Churches, which they had newly planted, for the pacifying the solicitude of their own minds, the conservation of Order, the prevention of divine displeasure, they resolve upon the Visitation recorded in the Text, NONLATINALPHABET. Let us visit our Brethren.
and Conversation of those Churches, which they had newly planted, for the pacifying the solicitude of their own minds, the conservation of Order, the prevention of divine displeasure, they resolve upon the Visitation recorded in the Text,. Let us visit our Brothers.
The Church being disquieted with a controversie raised by the believing Jews, the Apostles and Elders did assemble together at Jerusalem in order to the determining of it.
The Church being disquieted with a controversy raised by the believing jews, the Apostles and Elders did assemble together At Jerusalem in order to the determining of it.
but now being gathered together and condensed into a Council they become a most bright and glorious Constellation, every way prepared by the emanations of light to guide the Church in this obscure concernment.
but now being gathered together and condensed into a Council they become a most bright and glorious Constellation, every Way prepared by the emanations of Light to guide the Church in this Obscure concernment.
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an authoritative Inspection, NONLATINALPHABET. 3. The persons to be visited, the Brethren. 4. The place, where the Visitation is to be held, in every City, where we have preached the Word of the Lord.
an authoritative Inspection,. 3. The Persons to be visited, the Brothers. 4. The place, where the Visitation is to be held, in every city, where we have preached the Word of the Lord.
but kept it in his own, and therefore he is stiled the Apostle Heb. 3.1. and Bishop 1 Pet. 2.25. To this function he received his Consecration, when the Holy Ghost descended upon him. Act. 10.38. The Twelve he chose to be Assistants to him in order to the gaining of Proselytes:
but kept it in his own, and Therefore he is styled the Apostle Hebrew 3.1. and Bishop 1 Pet. 2.25. To this function he received his Consecration, when the Holy Ghost descended upon him. Act. 10.38. The Twelve he chosen to be Assistants to him in order to the gaining of Proselytes:
And therefore after his resurrection amidst his preparations for his Ascension in his triumphall chariot, He conferred this most inestimable Gift. As the Father sent him: so he sent them.
And Therefore After his resurrection amid his preparations for his Ascension in his triumphal chariot, He conferred this most inestimable Gift. As the Father sent him: so he sent them.
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and the place of St James made vacant by that which he received from Herod: Matthias by the speciall designation of the Holy Ghost was appointed to succeed the first, St Paul and Barnabas the second:
and the place of Saint James made vacant by that which he received from Herod: Matthias by the special designation of the Holy Ghost was appointed to succeed the First, Saint Paul and Barnabas the second:
Even as Ephraim and Manasses were substituted in the place of Joseph. A power being vested in these two to govern the Church, they could give themselves no contentment,
Even as Ephraim and Manasses were substituted in the place of Joseph. A power being vested in these two to govern the Church, they could give themselves no contentment,
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And Paul said unto Barnabas, &c. 2. Here is the Action to be performed, NONLATINALPHABET. The word imports a strict view, a most diligent and solicitous scrutiny:
And Paul said unto Barnabas, etc. 2. Here is the Actium to be performed,. The word imports a strict view, a most diligent and solicitous scrutiny:
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NONLATINALPHABET denotes the intention and vigour of the Action. They took an exact Survey. What they found to be enormous did not escape their condemnation.
denotes the intention and vigour of the Actium. They took an exact Survey. What they found to be enormous did not escape their condemnation.
The Canon of the Council of Jerusalem they delivered with patheticall exhortations to a submission. How potent and efficacious is divine and celestiall influence!
The Canon of the Council of Jerusalem they Delivered with pathetical exhortations to a submission. How potent and efficacious is divine and celestial influence!
He that before procured letters from the High Priest in order to the disanimating those which embraced the Faith of Christ, now carries about the letters of the Synod in order to their confirmation.
He that before procured letters from the High Priest in order to the disanimating those which embraced the Faith of christ, now carries about the letters of the Synod in order to their confirmation.
These were ordained in every Church, Act. 14.23. and now an Inspection is to be made, whether their demeanour be sutable to the import of their sacred Function.
These were ordained in every Church, Act. 14.23. and now an Inspection is to be made, whither their demeanour be suitable to the import of their sacred Function.
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St Paul saies, that the care of all the Churches was upon him. They conveyed a power, as the Sun doth light, without being losers by the communication.
Saint Paul Says, that the care of all the Churches was upon him. They conveyed a power, as the Sun does Light, without being losers by the communication.
The Elders were ordained to be Episcopi & Pastores gregis: but the Apostles remained to be Episcopi gregis & pastorum. And therefore St Paul at his Visitation at Miletus cites the Elders to make their appearance,
The Elders were ordained to be Bishops & Pastors Gregis: but the Apostles remained to be Bishops Gregis & Pastorum. And Therefore Saint Paul At his Visitation At Miletus cites the Elders to make their appearance,
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and in his instructions to Timothy, how to demean himself in the Church of God, one branch of his advice is, not to receive an accusation against an Elder without the testimony of two or three witnesses:
and in his instructions to Timothy, how to demean himself in the Church of God, one branch of his Advice is, not to receive an accusation against an Elder without the testimony of two or three Witnesses:
which plainly intimates a superiority over them residing both in Himself and Timothy. These with the Laity are the Persons to be visited. Let us visit our Brethren.
which plainly intimates a superiority over them residing both in Himself and Timothy. These with the Laity Are the Persons to be visited. Let us visit our Brothers.
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The plantation of the Church was first begun in Cities, insomuch that the words Infidell and Pagan, that is, one inhabiting in a village, became Synonimous,
The plantation of the Church was First begun in Cities, insomuch that the words Infidel and Pagan, that is, one inhabiting in a village, became Synonymous,
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The Unity of the Church was no more prejudiced by this division into divers congregations; then the unity of Faith by the division of the Bible into Chapters and Verses.
The Unity of the Church was no more prejudiced by this division into diverse congregations; then the unity of Faith by the division of the bible into Chapters and Verses.
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yet we read of the Church in the singular number, as the Church at Corinth, the Church at Antioch, the Church at Jerusalem. All of them being imbodyed under the same Numericall Government, made but one Community.
yet we read of the Church in the singular number, as the Church At Corinth, the Church At Antioch, the Church At Jerusalem. All of them being embodied under the same Numerical Government, made but one Community.
Every Star did move in his own Orb. When St Paul speaks of his boasting according to the measure of the rule, and not in anothers line, he intimates, that every Apostle had his Bounds and Province.
Every Star did move in his own Orb. When Saint Paul speaks of his boasting according to the measure of the Rule, and not in another's line, he intimates, that every Apostle had his Bounds and Province.
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Those who lived without the pale of the Church, like the earth before propriety was settled, were primi occupantis. The Apostles, who took the first possession of their minds, had a peculiar right to the Government of them.
Those who lived without the pale of the Church, like the earth before propriety was settled, were Primi occupantis. The Apostles, who took the First possession of their minds, had a peculiar right to the Government of them.
St Chrysost. observes, that these words, NONLATINALPHABET, do manifest NONLATINALPHABET, the necessity of Inspection. What they planted, they were obliged to water,
Saint Chrysostom observes, that these words,, do manifest, the necessity of Inspection. What they planted, they were obliged to water,
They standing in a paternall relation to such, who were begotten again by the Word which they had preached, it would have been an omission of Duty not to have interested themselves in the nurture of them.
They standing in a paternal Relation to such, who were begotten again by the Word which they had preached, it would have been an omission of Duty not to have interested themselves in the nurture of them.
Amidst these circumstances the infernal Spirit was not backward to act his part. The Sun of Righteousness could no sooner in any place appear above the Horizon;
Amid these Circumstances the infernal Spirit was not backward to act his part. The Sun of Righteousness could not sooner in any place appear above the Horizon;
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He asserted, he was the Father among the Samaritanes, the Son among the Jews, the Holy Ghost among the Gentiles. In the new Heavens there were some Planets, which did affect an erratick motion.
He asserted, he was the Father among the Samaritans, the Son among the jews, the Holy Ghost among the Gentiles. In the new Heavens there were Some Planets, which did affect an erratic motion.
There was a science falsly so called, which gave denomination to the Gnosticks. They pretended to know how to secure their Title to the Heavenly Purchase;
There was a science falsely so called, which gave denomination to the Gnostics. They pretended to know how to secure their Title to the Heavenly Purchase;
and make it a Pander to their impure appetites They were impatient to sit under the government of the Apostles, being desirous to invest themselves with the Preeminence.
and make it a Pander to their impure appetites They were impatient to fit under the government of the Apostles, being desirous to invest themselves with the Preeminence.
In these circumstances among the influences of so many infectious examples, the Brethren being not exempted from the peril of contagion, the Holy Apostles were solicitous about their Welfare,
In these Circumstances among the influences of so many infectious Examples, the Brothers being not exempted from the peril of contagion, the Holy Apostles were solicitous about their Welfare,
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When the first Man was formed, Divine Wisdom, to oblige him to such a degree of Circumspection as might prevent his deviation, was pleased to enact, that if he persevered in his allegiance, his offspring should reap the benefit of his obedience:
When the First Man was formed, Divine Wisdom, to oblige him to such a degree of Circumspection as might prevent his deviation, was pleased to enact, that if he persevered in his allegiance, his offspring should reap the benefit of his Obedience:
and to deterr them from Treason, by making their Progeny, who have the greatest share in their affections, obnoxious to the consequences of their disloyalty.
and to deter them from Treason, by making their Progeny, who have the greatest share in their affections, obnoxious to the consequences of their disloyalty.
Upon this account, when Adam was made a Lord, the dignity was conveyed in these words, Let them have dominion; which intimates that the honour was not to stay in him,
Upon this account, when Adam was made a Lord, the dignity was conveyed in these words, Let them have dominion; which intimates that the honour was not to stay in him,
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Adam violating the law in the most aggravating circumstances, believing the serpent and a woman, in a report which did make a most dishonourable reflexion upon his Creator,
Adam violating the law in the most aggravating Circumstances, believing the serpent and a woman, in a report which did make a most dishonourable reflection upon his Creator,
so soon as he had received so signall a benefit from him, as his Existence, was placed in a Paradise adorned with the highest gratifications of sence, furnished with abilities sutable to the demands of the Law, he drew the curse upon himself and his posterity.
so soon as he had received so signal a benefit from him, as his Existence, was placed in a Paradise adorned with the highest gratifications of sense, furnished with abilities suitable to the demands of the Law, he drew the curse upon himself and his posterity.
Plato 's Preexistence of Souls, and their imprisonment in the body for their delinquency, is but an obscure delineation of the representative Preexistence of the Souls of all men in their first Parent,
Plato is Preexistence of Souls, and their imprisonment in the body for their delinquency, is but an Obscure delineation of the representative Preexistence of the Souls of all men in their First Parent,
that the word NONLATINALPHABET which signifies generations, is written without • in all places of Scripture except two, Gen. 2.4. Ruth 4.18. to import a sinfull defect by nature in all the generations of Mankind.
that the word which signifies generations, is written without • in all places of Scripture except two, Gen. 2.4. Ruth 4.18. to import a sinful defect by nature in all the generations of Mankind.
They say, the reason why it is inserted Gen. 2.4. where the Generations of Heaven are mentioned, is to intimate, that man, as he came from Heaven in his primitive state, was perfect: and Ruth 4.18. where Pharez is spoken of, to import, that the Messias the son of Pharez is the person designed to take away this defect.
They say, the reason why it is inserted Gen. 2.4. where the Generations of Heaven Are mentioned, is to intimate, that man, as he Come from Heaven in his primitive state, was perfect: and Ruth 4.18. where Perez is spoken of, to import, that the Messias the son of Perez is the person designed to take away this defect.
Divine Wisdom, though Carthage be subdued, is pleased not utterly to demolish it, that the gifts and graces which are conferred by the Holy Spirit may be kept in exercise.
Divine Wisdom, though Carthage be subdued, is pleased not utterly to demolish it, that the Gifts and graces which Are conferred by the Holy Spirit may be kept in exercise.
Theophilus, when he took down the Idols in Alexandria, suffered one to remain in a publick place, that those who were converted from them to the living God, might have daily occasion to humble themselves by a remembrance of their former folly.
Theophilus, when he took down the Idols in Alexandria, suffered one to remain in a public place, that those who were converted from them to the living God, might have daily occasion to humble themselves by a remembrance of their former folly.
but his daily attempts to entice others into a disloyal deportment towards him. He hath given undoubted testimonies of his activity this way in all ages.
but his daily attempts to entice Others into a disloyal deportment towards him. He hath given undoubted testimonies of his activity this Way in all ages.
When Moses was dead, he contended with the Arch-angel about his body, believing, if the remains of the mortality of so excellent a person were in his possession, they might be of eminent use to draw forth those inclinations which are in men to make religious addresses to the dead.
When Moses was dead, he contended with the Archangel about his body, believing, if the remains of the mortality of so excellent a person were in his possession, they might be of eminent use to draw forth those inclinations which Are in men to make religious Addresses to the dead.
when an infant, his having two mothers, his mother by nature nursing of him at the command of a Queen, his transcendent beauty, his name Mises by an easie mutation in the punctation, Moses, his teaching the Rites appertaining to Sacrifice, his drying up Orontes and Hydaspes with his Thyrsus, the conversion of an ivy-staff into a serpent, the Indians being in darkness,
when an infant, his having two mother's, his mother by nature nursing of him At the command of a Queen, his transcendent beauty, his name Mises by an easy mutation in the punctation, Moses, his teaching the Rites appertaining to Sacrifice, his drying up Orontes and Hydaspes with his Thyrsus, the conversion of an ivy-staff into a serpent, the Indians being in darkness,
when the Bacchae enjoyed light, the Bacchae's fetching water out of a rock, do so well comport with the story of Moses, that they make it evident, that He whom the Greeks worshipped under the name of NONLATINALPHABET was Moses the man of God.
when the Bacchae enjoyed Light, the Bacchae's fetching water out of a rock, do so well comport with the story of Moses, that they make it evident, that He whom the Greeks worshipped under the name of was Moses the man of God.
as the viper did upon S. Paul. In the New Testament we read of his throne in the Church of Pergamos. He did not content himself with an inferior capacity,
as the viper did upon S. Paul. In the New Testament we read of his throne in the Church of Pergamum. He did not content himself with an inferior capacity,
Justin Martyr in his Apology to Antoninus observes, that before the Incarnation he made use of the Poets to speak many things of the sons of Jupiter very agreeable to the character of the Messias; as that Perseus was born of a Virgin, Aesculapius cured all diseases, NONLATINALPHABET died a cruel death:
Justin Martyr in his Apology to Antoninus observes, that before the Incarnation he made use of the Poets to speak many things of the Sons of Jupiter very agreeable to the character of the Messias; as that Perseus was born of a Virgae, Aesculapius cured all diseases, died a cruel death:
on purpose, that when these things should be reported concerning the true and onely Son of God, he might with the greater facility induce the world to believe, they were nothing but Poeticall fables.
on purpose, that when these things should be reported Concerning the true and only Son of God, he might with the greater facility induce the world to believe, they were nothing but Poetical fables.
He that considers the morbifick matter, which is in all by Nature, the faeces and remains of it in the best of Men during their militant state, the endeavours of the Prince of the air to infect it with his impure temptations, will not wonder, that those who breathe in it should be obnoxious to distempers.
He that considers the morbific matter, which is in all by Nature, the faeces and remains of it in the best of Men during their militant state, the endeavours of the Prince of the air to infect it with his impure temptations, will not wonder, that those who breathe in it should be obnoxious to distempers.
So much of the Disease in generall supposed in the Text. And now for our more distinct information, I shall nominate some particular distempers, which have no favourable aspect upon the peace and prosperity of the Church.
So much of the Disease in general supposed in the Text. And now for our more distinct information, I shall nominate Some particular distempers, which have no favourable aspect upon the peace and Prosperity of the Church.
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These are in corde, in ore, in aure, in opere. 1. In corde, as pride. When S. Paul prophesies of perilous times in the last days, 2 Tim. 3.1. in his catalogue of those who make them, the proud and high-minded are mentioned.
These Are in cord, in over, in Aure, in Opere. 1. In cord, as pride. When S. Paul prophecies of perilous times in the last days, 2 Tim. 3.1. in his catalogue of those who make them, the proud and High-minded Are mentioned.
When men make proud reflexions upon their own imaginary Worth, and are possessed with high thoughts of it, they are presently surprised with desires that others may be of the same opinion:
When men make proud reflexions upon their own imaginary Worth, and Are possessed with high thoughts of it, they Are presently surprised with Desires that Others may be of the same opinion:
this puts them upon excogitating methods, how to make themselves known, and finding that this cannot be done so long as they continue in the crowd, (they being not tall enough to make themselves more conspicuous then other men) they resolve upon a separation:
this puts them upon excogitating methods, how to make themselves known, and finding that this cannot be done so long as they continue in the crowd, (they being not tall enough to make themselves more conspicuous then other men) they resolve upon a separation:
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and like the Calves at Dan and Bethel, hinder the people from going to Jerusalem. It is said, that the temple of Diana was set on fire by one who had no other inducement but to make himself a name:
and like the Calves At Dan and Bethel, hinder the people from going to Jerusalem. It is said, that the temple of Diana was Set on fire by one who had no other inducement but to make himself a name:
and that when Tiberius moved the Senate to put Christ into the number of their Gods, the onely reason why they did it not, was because that they themselves did not make the first motion.
and that when Tiberius moved the Senate to put christ into the number of their God's, the only reason why they did it not, was Because that they themselves did not make the First motion.
Reputation being to actions, what feathers are to arrows, making them fly the better, and pierce the deeper, they desire to deprive their adversary of this advantage.
Reputation being to actions, what Feathers Are to arrows, making them fly the better, and pierce the Deeper, they desire to deprive their adversary of this advantage.
The Stars in Christs right hand they endeavour to obscure with clouds of contumely, and make his Embassadours as ridiculous as Hanun did Davids. There is some affinity in the Hebrew betwixt NONLATINALPHABET a word, and NONLATINALPHABET which signifies the plague.
The Stars in Christ right hand they endeavour to Obscure with Clouds of contumely, and make his ambassadors as ridiculous as Hanun did Davids. There is Some affinity in the Hebrew betwixt a word, and which signifies the plague.
and two infamous Women compelled to assert, that they had once been Christians, and that they knew by their own experience those things to be true, which were contained in them.
and two infamous Women compelled to assert, that they had once been Christians, and that they knew by their own experience those things to be true, which were contained in them.
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and therefore where he finds it settled, he endeavours to load it with disgrace, crying out of Antichrist in the institutions of Christ, and that those who adhere to them, are arrived at Rome, when they are no nearer then Jerusalem. If there be any failings in their conversation, they are sure to be represented in the blackest colours,
and Therefore where he finds it settled, he endeavours to load it with disgrace, crying out of Antichrist in the institutions of christ, and that those who adhere to them, Are arrived At Room, when they Are no nearer then Jerusalem. If there be any failings in their Conversation, they Are sure to be represented in the Blackest colours,
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and by all the advantages of art improved into a condemnation of the whole Constitution. This distemper in the Tongue hath communicated a great strength to Atheism.
and by all the advantages of art improved into a condemnation of the Whole Constitution. This distemper in the Tongue hath communicated a great strength to Atheism.
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and pulling up the fence, which should have secured it against rudeness and contempt; profane Persons have been encouraged to an undecent and unbecoming familiarity;
and pulling up the fence, which should have secured it against rudeness and contempt; profane Persons have been encouraged to an undecent and unbecoming familiarity;
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designing to make sport with it, as the Philistines did with Sampson, and will not be convinced of their folly, till a surprizall by some suddain calamity.
designing to make sport with it, as the philistines did with Sampson, and will not be convinced of their folly, till a surprisal by Some sudden calamity.
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and had scarcely accomplished his desires. The importance is equall to the difficulty. S. James says, that he which bridleth not his tongue, his Religion is in vain.
and had scarcely accomplished his Desires. The importance is equal to the difficulty. S. James Says, that he which bridleth not his tongue, his Religion is in vain.
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as that their Tongues are blistered with it, the Ear likewise is presently infected. They turn it from the Truth, 2 Tim. 4.4. and grow perfectly deaf to all instructions, which tend to the discovery of their errour.
as that their Tongues Are blistered with it, the Ear likewise is presently infected. They turn it from the Truth, 2 Tim. 4.4. and grow perfectly deaf to all instructions, which tend to the discovery of their error.
Like the Adder they stop their ears, though the Charmer charm never so wisely. They look upon their own Party to be as Gideons Fleece, filled with Celestial dew,
Like the Adder they stop their ears, though the Charmer charm never so wisely. They look upon their own Party to be as Gideons Fleece, filled with Celestial due,
Whatsoever may be thought of a Terra incognita; yet they do not think there is any Coelum incognitum. This makes them to disdain the advice of all who differ from them, neglect to attend upon that Ministry, which is settled to give them better Information, to use the common prudence, which they will do in all other cases.
Whatsoever may be Thought of a Terra incognita; yet they do not think there is any Coelum incognitum. This makes them to disdain the Advice of all who differ from them, neglect to attend upon that Ministry, which is settled to give them better Information, to use the Common prudence, which they will do in all other cases.
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but if there be any distemper in their Soul, (as though it was the onely trifle, which did belong to them) every Mountebank and bold Undertaker in Divinity will serve the turn,
but if there be any distemper in their Soul, (as though it was the only trifle, which did belong to them) every Mountebank and bold Undertaker in Divinity will serve the turn,
and shall be preferred before those Ministers who have spent their time in studying the Holy Scriptures, enjoyed the best advantages to interpret them,
and shall be preferred before those Ministers who have spent their time in studying the Holy Scriptures, enjoyed the best advantages to interpret them,
If it was the method of Heavenly Wisdom under the Old Testament to conferr a Prophetick Spirit upon those who had been trained up in the Schools of the Prophets;
If it was the method of Heavenly Wisdom under the Old Testament to confer a Prophetic Spirit upon those who had been trained up in the Schools of the prophets;
because some things were permitted propter duritiem cordis. They cannot prevail with themselves to take contentment in any Constitution, that is not arrived at an absolute Perfection:
Because Some things were permitted propter duritiem Cordis. They cannot prevail with themselves to take contentment in any Constitution, that is not arrived At an absolute Perfection:
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if compared with those mischiefs, which are the inevitable consequences of a dissolution. These take pleasure to contemplate in their Engyscopes those inconveniences which are at hand;
if compared with those mischiefs, which Are the inevitable consequences of a dissolution. These take pleasure to contemplate in their Engyscopes those inconveniences which Are At hand;
and he is as much a stranger to our affairs, who conceives, if the present Order had a period put unto it, that the Dissenters would ever pitch upon any one Way, in the which they would all agree.
and he is as much a stranger to our affairs, who conceives, if the present Order had a Period put unto it, that the Dissenters would ever pitch upon any one Way, in the which they would all agree.
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Though they may be unanimous and harmonious in the Methods of Subversion: yet when they come to build again, there will be as much Discord and Confusion,
Though they may be unanimous and harmonious in the Methods of Subversion: yet when they come to built again, there will be as much Discord and Confusion,
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In the room of the Liturgy, which the most acuminated Intellect is not able with justice to charge with any errour, impose offices, which are stuffed with the grossest Superstitions:
In the room of the Liturgy, which the most acuminated Intellect is not able with Justice to charge with any error, impose Offices, which Are stuffed with the Grossest Superstitions:
in the place of the Church, in which there are the most efficacious inducements to a Good Life, erect one, in which there are the greatest impediments.
in the place of the Church, in which there Are the most efficacious inducements to a Good Life, erect one, in which there Are the greatest impediments.
And to add to this favour, in stead of convincing us into a submission by the light of the Sacred Oracles, will use a more compendious way, and do it by fire.
And to add to this favour, in stead of convincing us into a submission by the Light of the Sacred Oracles, will use a more compendious Way, and do it by fire.
If their being brought under by the Laws of this Nation hath wrought them into better temper, it is pitty they should be tempted out of their Humanity by the advantages of Power.
If their being brought under by the Laws of this nation hath wrought them into better temper, it is pity they should be tempted out of their Humanity by the advantages of Power.
Their design being to advance the B. of Rome, they make him and not Christ the immediate Fountain of that Authority, which the Governours of the Church are vested in:
Their Design being to advance the B. of Rome, they make him and not christ the immediate Fountain of that authority, which the Governors of the Church Are vested in:
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and Transubstantiation being the highest mystery of their Religion, and Presbyters undoubtedly interested in it, they are unwilling to allow any Order in the Church superior to them, believing, that such a Concession may lessen the dignity of that Mystery.
and Transubstantiation being the highest mystery of their Religion, and Presbyters undoubtedly interested in it, they Are unwilling to allow any Order in the Church superior to them, believing, that such a Concession may lessen the dignity of that Mystery.
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And therefore as he is stiled NONLATINALPHABET, 1 Pet. 2.25. so their Office NONLATINALPHABET, Acts 1.10. The Inspection of the Churches within a certain precinct was committed to them.
And Therefore as he is styled, 1 Pet. 2.25. so their Office, Acts 1.10. The Inspection of the Churches within a certain precinct was committed to them.
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As the Gospel was dispersed through all Nations, beginning at Jerusalem, Luke 24.27. so likewise the Law, whereby the converted Nations were to be governed, Isa. 2.3.
As the Gospel was dispersed through all nations, beginning At Jerusalem, Lycia 24.27. so likewise the Law, whereby the converted nations were to be governed, Isaiah 2.3.
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And therefore in a Conformity to it, we read of Titus being left in Crete, and Timothy at Ephesus. Their not residing always in those places, can be no more an argument of their not being Bishops there,
And Therefore in a Conformity to it, we read of Titus being left in Crete, and Timothy At Ephesus. Their not residing always in those places, can be no more an argument of their not being Bishops there,
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then it would be, that Richard the First was not King of England; because our Chronicle represents him sometimes in Cyprus, sometimes in Germany, sometimes in the Holy Land.
then it would be, that Richard the First was not King of England; Because our Chronicle represents him sometime in Cyprus, sometime in Germany, sometime in the Holy Land.
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Neither can they be seven Colleges of Elders; for NONLATINALPHABET properly denotes one individual. This is the constant import of it in all other parts of holy Writ:
Neither can they be seven Colleges of Elders; for properly denotes one Individu. This is the constant import of it in all other parts of holy Writ:
The plurall NONLATINALPHABET c. 2. v. 24. hath no necessary relation to the Angel of Thyatira; but may without any incongruity be referred to those who are mentioned v. 23. I will give to every one of you according to his works;
The plural c. 2. v. 24. hath no necessary Relation to the Angel of Thyatira; but may without any incongruity be referred to those who Are mentioned v. 23. I will give to every one of you according to his works;
Oratories and places of Convention could be of no great capacity in those times, when Christians were hindred from building by continuall storms of Persecution.
Oratories and places of Convention could be of no great capacity in those times, when Christians were hindered from building by continual storms of Persecution.
The best Records next unto the Scripture inform us, that Polycarp one undoubtedly invested in a power of this Latitude, was the Angel of the Church of Smyrna. From whence we may easily compute, what we are to determine concerning the rest;
The best Records next unto the Scripture inform us, that Polycarp one undoubtedly invested in a power of this Latitude, was the Angel of the Church of Smyrna. From whence we may Easily compute, what we Are to determine Concerning the rest;
These they did examine, ordain, provide for their maintenance, had Authority to receive an accusation against them, stop the mouths of such who did teach false doctrine, reject the Hereticall;
These they did examine, ordain, provide for their maintenance, had authority to receive an accusation against them, stop the mouths of such who did teach false Doctrine, reject the Heretical;
The Angel of Ephesus is commended for trying those who pretended to be Apostles: of Thyatira reproved for suffering such as did teach and seduce the people:
The Angel of Ephesus is commended for trying those who pretended to be Apostles: of Thyatira reproved for suffering such as did teach and seduce the people:
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reprehension, when neglected, without the least mention of any coordinate Society? Had they been in the quality of Chairmen onely (whose office is to preserve Order in the Convention) without any conclusive power in themselves,
reprehension, when neglected, without the least mention of any coordinate Society? Had they been in the quality of Chairmen only (whose office is to preserve Order in the Convention) without any conclusive power in themselves,
Eusebius out of Clemens informs us of S. John's Visitation of the Clergy and Laity in the Churches of Asia. Epiphanius of S. Peters in Pontus and Bythinia. If Titus and Timothy were delegated to do the work of an Apostle,
Eusebius out of Clemens informs us of S. John's Visitation of the Clergy and Laity in the Churches of Asia. Epiphanius of S. Peter's in Pontus and Bithynia. If Titus and Timothy were delegated to doe the work of an Apostle,
If any find themselves disposed to believe, that this Authority to Visit and Govern the Clergy by a single Person was a remedy adapted onely to the Primitive times;
If any find themselves disposed to believe, that this authority to Visit and Govern the Clergy by a single Person was a remedy adapted only to the Primitive times;
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Those who are most under the power of imagination, will scarcely be able to fancy, that He who shed his precious bloud in order to the purchasing a Church, should be so unconcerned for it,
Those who Are most under the power of imagination, will scarcely be able to fancy, that He who shed his precious blood in order to the purchasing a Church, should be so unconcerned for it,
or else the pleasure of the Civil Powers, which by his unerring prescience, he was assured would have for three hundred years the same degree of kindness for them, as Wolves have for Sheep:
or Else the pleasure of the Civil Powers, which by his unerring prescience, he was assured would have for three hundred Years the same degree of kindness for them, as Wolves have for Sheep:
that He who after his Resurrection spent fourty days upon the Earth, speaking of the things pertaining to the Kingdom of God, should pass by in silence the regiment of it, which is a matter of no small moment,
that He who After his Resurrection spent fourty days upon the Earth, speaking of the things pertaining to the Kingdom of God, should pass by in silence the regiment of it, which is a matter of no small moment,
that He who gave a positive commission to his Apostles undoubtedly containing something over and above the dictates of Nature, (which are, that the Church must be governed, in the Government there must be a Superiority in some, a Subordination in others.
that He who gave a positive commission to his Apostles undoubtedly containing something over and above the dictates of Nature, (which Are, that the Church must be governed, in the Government there must be a Superiority in Some, a Subordination in Others.
Superiours must have all becoming regards expressed to them, Inferiours be accountable for the violation of their Rules.) and yet express nothing concerning the particular form of Government, which is the onely positive which could have been added to what the Light of Nature gives us the perception of.
Superiors must have all becoming regards expressed to them, Inferiors be accountable for the violation of their Rules.) and yet express nothing Concerning the particular from of Government, which is the only positive which could have been added to what the Light of Nature gives us the perception of.
yet when we find by Revelation, that he hath instituted a Church, would have this Church to be one, this one Church to be well governed, that some mode of Government is of indispensable necessity in order to this end;
yet when we find by Revelation, that he hath instituted a Church, would have this Church to be one, this one Church to be well governed, that Some mode of Government is of indispensable necessity in order to this end;
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it is not unbecoming our Christian humility to pronounce, that he hath appointed a particular Form. He who wills the end, never fails to contrive the means which conduce to it.
it is not unbecoming our Christian humility to pronounce, that he hath appointed a particular Form He who wills the end, never fails to contrive the means which conduce to it.
but whatsoever hath an inseperable connexion with such Axioms. And if it be reasonable to believe, that our blessed Lord hath appointed some Government;
but whatsoever hath an inseparable connexion with such Axioms. And if it be reasonable to believe, that our blessed Lord hath appointed Some Government;
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Though an argument from Apostolicall Practice in generall may fail, as is evident by the Love-feasts, the community of Goods, the office of Deaconisses:
Though an argument from Apostolical Practice in general may fail, as is evident by the Love-feasts, the community of Goods, the office of Deaconisses:
Those who have made the most scrupulous inquiry into the Government of the Apostles, can find nothing in it of an inseparable accommodation to that Age.
Those who have made the most scrupulous inquiry into the Government of the Apostles, can find nothing in it of an inseparable accommodation to that Age.
The holy Spirit gave them an unerring conduct in framing Rules of Discipline; a power to assert the authority of their actions by miraculous operations:
The holy Spirit gave them an unerring conduct in framing Rules of Discipline; a power to assert the Authority of their actions by miraculous operations:
We have the same weaknesses of nature to betray us to errour and folly: no greater measures of Grace to secure us against the importunity of Temptation.
We have the same Weaknesses of nature to betray us to error and folly: no greater measures of Grace to secure us against the importunity of Temptation.
and therefore we may expect the most vigorous expressions of his malice. Nature at the approaches of Death usually puts forth the utmost of her activity.
and Therefore we may expect the most vigorous expressions of his malice. Nature At the Approaches of Death usually puts forth the utmost of her activity.
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and there is a greater probability of an union of judgements, when all within a certain precinct lie under an obligation to be determined by the reason of one,
and there is a greater probability of an Union of Judgments, when all within a certain precinct lie under an obligation to be determined by the reason of one,
our diversities of Opinion then commencing, and a Deluge of errour breaking in upon us when an NONLATINALPHABET or parity prevailed. Levels are overflown, when Mountains lie dry.
our diversities of Opinion then commencing, and a Deluge of error breaking in upon us when an or parity prevailed. Levels Are overflown, when Mountains lie dry.
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The Ark of Noah, a lively emblem of it, found no rest, till it came to settle upon Mount Ararat. S. Jerome tells us, that Prelacy was introduced in remedium Schismatis, as a cure to those ruptures which did menace the Church with Dissolution.
The Ark of Noah, a lively emblem of it, found no rest, till it Come to settle upon Mount Ararat. S. Jerome tells us, that Prelacy was introduced in remedium Schisms, as a cure to those ruptures which did menace the Church with Dissolution.
and there is no reason to believe, but that the same Remedy, if prejudice did not impede the due Application, might be as soveraign and energeticall in order to the Healing of them.
and there is no reason to believe, but that the same Remedy, if prejudice did not impede the due Application, might be as sovereign and energetical in order to the Healing of them.
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Those who conceive that this form of Government was calculated for the Apostolicall Meridian onely, make the Apostles, (whom S. Paul represents as persons interested in the foundation, Eph. 2.20.) like onely to Scaffolds in a Building, which are taken down so soon as the Edifice is completed,
Those who conceive that this from of Government was calculated for the Apostolical Meridian only, make the Apostles, (whom S. Paul represents as Persons interested in the Foundation, Ephesians 2.20.) like only to Scaffolds in a Building, which Are taken down so soon as the Edifice is completed,
and so a fair way will be made for the entertainment of Enthusiasticall pretences, the seculum Spiritûs Sancti, and the laying aside the Gospel of Christ, as a superannuated Calendar.
and so a fair Way will be made for the entertainment of Enthusiastical pretences, the seculum Spiritûs Sancti, and the laying aside the Gospel of christ, as a superannuated Calendar.
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For the will of every rational Agent never altering but with reason, so long as the reason continues the same, it must be presumed, that there is no mutation in his will.
For the will of every rational Agent never altering but with reason, so long as the reason continues the same, it must be presumed, that there is no mutation in his will.
After the Apostles had received their Authority at Jerusalem, they were more solemnly inaugurated in Galilee (as it is believed) in the presence of five hundred Brethren, where the terms of their Commission were more fully explicated.
After the Apostles had received their authority At Jerusalem, they were more solemnly inaugurated in Galilee (as it is believed) in the presence of five hundred Brothers, where the terms of their Commission were more Fully explicated.
the particle NONLATINALPHABET will justifie us in asserting the same of that, which the Apostles received from him there being nothing attributed to them in this particular,
the particle will justify us in asserting the same of that, which the Apostles received from him there being nothing attributed to them in this particular,
And for their greater encouragement to encounter those difficulties, which the exercise of their Authority might expose them to, he assures them by promise of a propitious influence not onely to be communicated to themselves,
And for their greater encouragement to encounter those difficulties, which the exercise of their authority might expose them to, he assures them by promise of a propitious influence not only to be communicated to themselves,
That this Phrase is of no inferior an importance is manifest, Mat. 13.39, 46, 48. In the words there is an accommodation to the manner of Speaking amongst the Jews, which divide the time from the Creation to the finall Period of the mundane System, into two Ages;
That this Phrase is of no inferior an importance is manifest, Mathew 13.39, 46, 48. In the words there is an accommodation to the manner of Speaking among the jews, which divide the time from the Creation to the final Period of the mundane System, into two Ages;
therefore they must by an unevitable consequence import the last. To this S. Paul is very agreeable, Eph. 4.11. where he asserts that the Apostles were given for the perfecting of the Saints, till all be brought into the unity of the Faith.
Therefore they must by an unevitable consequence import the last. To this S. Paul is very agreeable, Ephesians 4.11. where he asserts that the Apostles were given for the perfecting of the Saints, till all be brought into the unity of the Faith.
When the gift of Prophecy is mentioned, 1 Cor. 13.2. the understanding of mysteries, namely Evangelical Doctrines locked up in the figures of the Law and the predictions of the Prophets, is immediately added as an exegesis of it.
When the gift of Prophecy is mentioned, 1 Cor. 13.2. the understanding of Mysteres, namely Evangelical Doctrines locked up in the figures of the Law and the predictions of the prophets, is immediately added as an exegesis of it.
the Prophets are joyned with them, Eph. 2.20. We read of their imposition of hands in an Apostolicall manner, Acts 13.3. Timothy, who is enjoined to do the work of an Evangelist, did cooperate with S. Paul, and minister to him in his Ecclesiasticall concerns.
the prophets Are joined with them, Ephesians 2.20. We read of their imposition of hands in an Apostolical manner, Acts 13.3. Timothy, who is enjoined to do the work of an Evangelist, did cooperate with S. Paul, and minister to him in his Ecclesiastical concerns.
This being premised, I see no reason why such persons may not still be continued. Bishops are Successors in ordinary to the Apostles, their Suffragans to the Prophets and Evangelists.
This being premised, I see no reason why such Persons may not still be continued. Bishops Are Successors in ordinary to the Apostles, their Suffragans to the prophets and Evangelists.
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that is Elders, which were set over particular Congregations, and Deacons (as Theophylact asserts) which did occasionally teach and help the Elders in their Ministeriall Function, and therefore are said to be given NONLATINALPHABET the same end is prefixed for all of them,
that is Elders, which were Set over particular Congregations, and Deacons (as Theophylact asserts) which did occasionally teach and help the Elders in their Ministerial Function, and Therefore Are said to be given the same end is prefixed for all of them,
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The thing may remain, although there be an innovation in the Names. The first Epistle to Timothy is very consonant to what hath been asserted. After the prescribing Rules;
The thing may remain, although there be an innovation in the Names. The First Epistle to Timothy is very consonant to what hath been asserted. After the prescribing Rules;
how to regulate his deportment in the Church of God, and in particular with what prudence to exercise his Superiority over an Elder, he leaves this injunction with him, I charge thee to keep the Commandment untill the appearing of the Lord Jesus.
how to regulate his deportment in the Church of God, and in particular with what prudence to exercise his Superiority over an Elder, he leaves this injunction with him, I charge thee to keep the Commandment until the appearing of the Lord jesus.
The mortality of Timothy rendring it impossible to do this in his own person, it is necessarily imployed, that there shall be a succession of some with the like Authority even to the second Coming of Christ.
The mortality of Timothy rendering it impossible to do this in his own person, it is necessarily employed, that there shall be a succession of Some with the like authority even to the second Coming of christ.
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By the Commandment we must not understand onely what is expressed in the precedent Verse concerning fighting the good fight, but the systeme of rules delivered in the Epistle:
By the Commandment we must not understand only what is expressed in the precedent Verse Concerning fighting the good fight, but the system of rules Delivered in the Epistle:
therefore the precepts in the body of the Epistle, in particular those which relate to an Elder having the most direct aspect upon this end, must necessarily be contained in the command which Timothy is charged to keep.
Therefore the Precepts in the body of the Epistle, in particular those which relate to an Elder having the most Direct aspect upon this end, must necessarily be contained in the command which Timothy is charged to keep.
Whereas the last coming of Christ is frequently stiled NONLATINALPHABET and the Context, which is no bad Interpreter, doth determine it to this sence in this place;
Whereas the last coming of christ is frequently styled and the Context, which is no bad Interpreter, does determine it to this sense in this place;
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for it imports such an appearance, as the blessed and onely Potentate shall shew NONLATINALPHABET, tempore, quod ipse novit, namely at the Day of Judgement, the knowledge of which He hath entirely reserved to himself.
for it imports such an appearance, as the blessed and only Potentate shall show, tempore, quod ipse Novit, namely At the Day of Judgement, the knowledge of which He hath entirely reserved to himself.
All this can amount to no less then a Declaration of the Divine Pleasure, that the Apostolicall Government and Inspection should still be continued in the Christian Community.
All this can amount to no less then a Declaration of the Divine Pleasure, that the Apostolical Government and Inspection should still be continued in the Christian Community.
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3. As a further Evidence we have the practice of the universall Church, which (if after our most diligent inquiry into the Holy Scriptures, the sense of any branch of the Divine Will remains ambiguous) is the best Interpreter we know of.
3. As a further Evidence we have the practice of the universal Church, which (if After our most diligent inquiry into the Holy Scriptures, the sense of any branch of the Divine Will remains ambiguous) is the best Interpreter we know of.
This is made up of three Centuries, the first of which must necessarily be resigned to the Apostles and their Delegates, who undoubtedly did exercise an Episcopall Authority, as we have before demonstrated.
This is made up of three Centuries, the First of which must necessarily be resigned to the Apostles and their Delegates, who undoubtedly did exercise an Episcopal authority, as we have before demonstrated.
S. John the last of them who lived to the end of it, and wrote his Revelation about the ninety seventh Year, describes the Churches of Asia, every one with his tutelary Angel, to superintend and govern all, as well Teachers as People;
S. John the last of them who lived to the end of it, and wrote his Revelation about the ninety seventh Year, describes the Churches of Asia, every one with his tutelary Angel, to superintend and govern all, as well Teachers as People;
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In the Church of Carthage, Cyprian passed the same censure upon Felicissimus. His taking up a resolution not to act without the counsel of his Presbyters, was but a voluntary and prudent accommodation to some circumstances which were peculiar to him in his Election,
In the Church of Carthage, Cyprian passed the same censure upon Felicissimus. His taking up a resolution not to act without the counsel of his Presbyters, was but a voluntary and prudent accommodation to Some Circumstances which were peculiar to him in his Election,
In the Church of Antioch, the deportment of the Bishops towards Paulus Samosatenus in suppressing his Heresie is an evident demonstration of the existence of such Persons at that time.
In the Church of Antioch, the deportment of the Bishops towards Paulus Samosatene in suppressing his Heresy is an evident demonstration of the existence of such Persons At that time.
In the Church of Rome, Novatianus a Presbyter his procuring three Bishops to consecrate him, that he might be in a capacity upon equall terms to enter the lists with Cornelius, assures us;
In the Church of Rome, Novatianus a Presbyter his procuring three Bishops to consecrate him, that he might be in a capacity upon equal terms to enter the lists with Cornelius, assures us;
Dionysius 's confining the Presbyters to particular Congregations, and setting out the just limits of their Parishes can evince no less then a Superiority over them.
Dionysius is confining the Presbyters to particular Congregations, and setting out the just Limits of their Parishes can evince no less then a Superiority over them.
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In the last part of the second Century, he that reads the contest betwixt Victor and the Asian Bishops about the celebration of Easter: the interposals of Polycrates B. of Ephesus, and Irenaeus Bishop of Lyons in order to the making a composure, must do a great deal of violence to his own understanding,
In the last part of the second Century, he that reads thee contest betwixt Victor and the Asian Bishops about the celebration of Easter: the interposals of Polycrates B. of Ephesus, and Irnaeus Bishop of Lyons in order to the making a composure, must do a great deal of violence to his own understanding,
This is so evident, that Blondell himself doth freely acknowledge an Episcopall Power to be lodged in a single Person about the fortieth year of the second Century.
This is so evident, that Blondell himself does freely acknowledge an Episcopal Power to be lodged in a single Person about the fortieth year of the second Century.
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So that granting, that the Apostles and their Suffraganes did retain the Regiment of the Church in their own hands during the first, which cannot be denied by any, who impartially peruse the records of the New Testament, the question which hath given so much Molestation to the Christian World, will be reduced to this state:
So that granting, that the Apostles and their Suffragans did retain the Regiment of the Church in their own hands during the First, which cannot be denied by any, who impartially peruse the records of the New Testament, the question which hath given so much Molestation to the Christian World, will be reduced to this state:
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Whether the Church for the space of sixteen hundred years and upwards hath been without the Apostolicall or Episcopall Government for the space of Forty onely.
Whither the Church for the Molle of sixteen hundred Years and upward hath been without the Apostolical or Episcopal Government for the Molle of Forty only.
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like the river Guadian in Spain, conceal it self, and run under ground for this little time, this would no more be an argument to induce us to believe, that the use of it is to be superseded,
like the river Guadian in Spain, conceal it self, and run under ground for this little time, this would not more be an argument to induce us to believe, that the use of it is to be superseded,
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then it was to the Israelites, that the Regall power was to be laid aside, because of the interregnums, which did frequently put a demurr upon the succession.
then it was to the Israelites, that the Regal power was to be laid aside, Because of the interregnums, which did frequently put a demur upon the succession.
But secondly it doth not appear, that there hath been any such interregnum in the Church and Kingdom of Christ. Notwithstanding the obscurities of the History of that time,
But secondly it does not appear, that there hath been any such interregnum in the Church and Kingdom of christ. Notwithstanding the Obscurities of the History of that time,
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wherein are named the single Persons as distinct from and superior to Presbyters, who were interested in the Power of Inspection during the space which is spoken of:
wherein Are nam the single Persons as distinct from and superior to Presbyters, who were interested in the Power of Inspection during the Molle which is spoken of:
and to continue for forty Years, as Blondell conceives the Ecclesiasticall equality did, and then after the expiration of that Term, the former imparity to be introduced again:
and to continue for forty years, as Blondell conceives the Ecclesiastical equality did, and then After the expiration of that Term, the former imparity to be introduced again:
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It would be an incongruity scarcely to be paralleled to represent the NONLATINALPHABET of the second Year as a Successor to him of the first, he enjoying nothing of his Power:
It would be an incongruity scarcely to be paralleled to represent the of the second Year as a Successor to him of the First, he enjoying nothing of his Power:
This would be as inconvenient, as if we should make a list of the Kings of Rome, and after Tarquinius Superbus place Junius Brutus who was next to him in power,
This would be as inconvenient, as if we should make a list of the Kings of Room, and After Tarquinius Superbus place Junius Brutus who was next to him in power,
as having a fruition of the same Immunities, and the first and last are confessed to have a Superiority of Power over their Colleagues, from whence a computation may be easily made, what we may conclude concerning the rest.
as having a fruition of the same Immunities, and the First and last Are confessed to have a Superiority of Power over their Colleagues, from whence a computation may be Easily made, what we may conclude Concerning the rest.
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Those who say, though the Apostles stand at the head of the Catalogues, yet they are not included in them, contradict the sense of primitive Antiquity, which accounts all in the lists to be Successours to the Apostles.
Those who say, though the Apostles stand At the head of the Catalogues, yet they Are not included in them, contradict the sense of primitive Antiquity, which accounts all in the lists to be Successors to the Apostles.
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Forgeries use to be too harmonious and uniform in every punctilio. They were collected by a skilfull hand, who had great advantages to possess himself with the true sense of the Monuments of Antiquity.
Forgeries use to be too harmonious and uniform in every punctilio. They were collected by a skilful hand, who had great advantages to possess himself with the true sense of the Monuments of Antiquity.
The difficulty in demonstrating some propositions in Euclide is no just exception against their certainty. The Infallible Oracles are not without their NONLATINALPHABET.
The difficulty in Demonstrating Some propositions in Euclide is no just exception against their certainty. The Infallible Oracles Are not without their.
If they had been of a dubious Authority, it had not been agreeable to the prudence of those learned Fathers to value the cause which they undertook to maintain,
If they had been of a dubious authority, it had not been agreeable to the prudence of those learned Father's to valve the cause which they undertook to maintain,
as is evident by Clemens Romanus in his Epistle to the Corinthians. In order to the quieting those tumults which did occasion his writing, he tells them, that the Apostles did understand by our Lord Jesus, that there would be a contention NONLATINALPHABET, concerning the name or dignity of Episcopacy;
as is evident by Clemens Romanus in his Epistle to the Corinthians. In order to the quieting those tumults which did occasion his writing, he tells them, that the Apostles did understand by our Lord jesus, that there would be a contention, Concerning the name or dignity of Episcopacy;
and therefore having a perfect foresight, did constitute Bishops and gave NONLATINALPHABET or NONLATINALPHABET a roll or catalogue of some approved Persons to succeed and execute their Office after their decease.
and Therefore having a perfect foresight, did constitute Bishops and gave or a roll or catalogue of Some approved Persons to succeed and execute their Office After their decease.
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but he who will give himself leasure to ponder the Context, will easily discern, that he means no others then Bishops, the promiscuous use of those words being not totally laid aside in his time.
but he who will give himself leisure to ponder the Context, will Easily discern, that he means no Others then Bishops, the promiscuous use of those words being not totally laid aside in his time.
This is fully expressed by Ignatius, who asserts that the Bishop succeeds NONLATINALPHABET in the place of Christ, who is God, the Presbyters NONLATINALPHABET in the place of the Bench of the Apostles, namely,
This is Fully expressed by Ignatius, who asserts that the Bishop succeeds in the place of christ, who is God, the Presbyters in the place of the Bench of the Apostles, namely,
It is an ungrounded presumption, that Clemens by NONLATINALPHABET understands nothing but an Elder, because when he mentions the custom of the Apostles, which was to set apart NONLATINALPHABET their first fruits, he names onely NONLATINALPHABET as the product of their Ordination.
It is an ungrounded presumption, that Clemens by understands nothing but an Elder, Because when he mentions the custom of the Apostles, which was to Set apart their First fruits, he names only as the product of their Ordination.
These in every City constituted Elders, which were promiscuously called by the name of Presbyters and Bishops to rule in a Subordination to themselves.
These in every city constituted Elders, which were promiscuously called by the name of Presbyters and Bishops to Rule in a Subordination to themselves.
As the primary Apostles, and those who were ordained by their Hands to succeed them, began to wear off, there sprang up a Schism among the People not much unlike unto that which disquieted the Church,
As the primary Apostles, and those who were ordained by their Hands to succeed them, began to wear off, there sprang up a Schism among the People not much unlike unto that which disquieted the Church,
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The controversie was not, whether one should have the Power over them; (the practice of the Apostles in ordaining single Persons to succeed them, was so evidentiall and fresh in their memories, that there could be no hesitancy in that particular) but who was to be the Person.
The controversy was not, whither one should have the Power over them; (the practice of the Apostles in ordaining single Persons to succeed them, was so evidential and fresh in their memories, that there could be no hesitancy in that particular) but who was to be the Person.
In order to the healing this Schism, toto orbe decretum est, it was universally decreed: (whereas before Presbyters did communi consilio in a subordination to the Apostles govern the Church) that now One should be chosen out of their own number,
In order to the healing this Schism, toto orbe decretum est, it was universally decreed: (whereas before Presbyters did Communi consilio in a subordination to the Apostles govern the Church) that now One should be chosen out of their own number,
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For before this change in the College of the Presbyters there must necessarily be One, who in the absence of the Apostles had jus primae Cathedrae. This is essentiall to all regular Conventions, no Order can be maintained without it:
For before this change in the College of the Presbyters there must necessarily be One, who in the absence of the Apostles had jus primae Cathedrae. This is essential to all regular Conventions, no Order can be maintained without it:
This Constitution was made long before the fortieth year of the second Century. S. Jerome calls it an Apostolicall tradition, which cannot be true in any proper sense,
This Constitution was made long before the fortieth year of the second Century. S. Jerome calls it an Apostolical tradition, which cannot be true in any proper sense,
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and as an evidence of his mind, that he did not speak improperly, he gives an example of the practise of it in the Church of Alexandria, from the death of S. Mark, which was in the eighth Year of Nero, above seventy Years before Blondells aera.
and as an evidence of his mind, that he did not speak improperly, he gives an Exampl of the practice of it in the Church of Alexandria, from the death of S. Mark, which was in the eighth Year of Nero, above seventy years before Blondells Era.
If Blondels Apology had been permitted to see the light with that conclusion which he himself put to it, we should have needed no other refutation of his Opinion.
If Blondels Apology had been permitted to see the Light with that conclusion which he himself put to it, we should have needed no other refutation of his Opinion.
In order to the overthrow of the Universality of Prelacy, it is usually alledged, that the Gothick Churches were governed without it for seventy Years till Ulphilas 's time:
In order to the overthrow of the Universality of Prelacy, it is usually alleged, that the Gothic Churches were governed without it for seventy years till Ulphilas is time:
The Scottish by the Culdei, who were Presbyters onely till Palladius: that the transmarine Churches, which are reformed according to the primitive Standard, are now without it:
The Scottish by the Culdei, who were Presbyters only till Palladius: that the transmarine Churches, which Are reformed according to the primitive Standard, Are now without it:
These being mingled in their converse with that barbarous People, were instrumentall to convert them to the Faith of Christ, and governed them till Ulphila's time their first Bishop.
These being mingled in their converse with that barbarous People, were instrumental to convert them to the Faith of christ, and governed them till Ulphila's time their First Bishop.
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However the matter went, (of which we have but a very defective account, by reason of the paucity of Records) the deportment of a few Captives in a case of necessity, can be of no such Authority as to prejudice the Universality of Ecclesiasticall practice.
However the matter went, (of which we have but a very defective account, by reason of the paucity of Records) the deportment of a few Captives in a case of necessity, can be of no such authority as to prejudice the Universality of Ecclesiastical practice.
It would be but a weak argument to prove, that the Laws of Moses were not universally owned by the Jews; because during their seventy years Captivity, they were forced to forbear the practice of some of them,
It would be but a weak argument to prove, that the Laws of Moses were not universally owned by the jews; Because during their seventy Years Captivity, they were forced to forbear the practice of Some of them,
The sum is, that many of the Britains, who embraced Christianity, fearing the cruelty of Dioclesian, fled into Scotland; where by their solitary and pious life they did commend themselves in such a degree to the opinion of that Nation, that they were usually called Culdci, that is Cultores Dei, Worshippers of God.
The sum is, that many of the Britains, who embraced Christianity, fearing the cruelty of Diocletian, fled into Scotland; where by their solitary and pious life they did commend themselves in such a degree to the opinion of that nation, that they were usually called Culdci, that is Cultores Dei, Worshippers of God.
Here is plainly a Bishop elected onely by his Clergy, who notwithstanding any thing in the Record, might receive his Consecration by some duly qualified in our Nation, where Hierarchy was undoubtedly settled before this period.
Here is plainly a Bishop elected only by his Clergy, who notwithstanding any thing in the Record, might receive his Consecration by Some duly qualified in our nation, where Hierarchy was undoubtedly settled before this Period.
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but necessity, as appears by the ready entertainment Palladius found amongst them, who wanted no formality which the Bishop of Rome could conferr upon him.
but necessity, as appears by the ready entertainment Palladius found among them, who wanted no formality which the Bishop of Room could confer upon him.
The duty of avoiding these mischiefs being grounded upon a natural precept, the form of Government upon a positive, they did presume, it was not the will of the Lawgiver, that the positive Injunction should oblige them in those circumstances;
The duty of avoiding these mischiefs being grounded upon a natural precept, the from of Government upon a positive, they did presume, it was not the will of the Lawgiver, that the positive Injunction should oblige them in those Circumstances;
When one of the Prelates of our Church at the Synod of Dort had represented Episcopacy as a fit expedient for the suppression of Schism and Heresie, the answer of the President in the name of the whole Assembly is very well known, Domine, non sumus adeò foelices.
When one of the Prelates of our Church At the Synod of Dort had represented Episcopacy as a fit expedient for the suppression of Schism and Heresy, the answer of the President in the name of the Whole Assembly is very well known, Domine, non sumus adeò Faolices.
Lastly, where the first reason hath failed, and the Bishop of the place been converted to the reformed Religion, there they have put their desires into execution,
Lastly, where the First reason hath failed, and the Bishop of the place been converted to the reformed Religion, there they have put their Desires into execution,
and expressed a readiness to submit to his Regiment, as is manifest by the deportment of the Protestants in the Province of Campagne towards the Bishop of Troyes, when he renounced the Church of Rome, and professed an adherence to the reformed Religion.
and expressed a readiness to submit to his Regiment, as is manifest by the deportment of the Protestants in the Province of Campagne towards the Bishop of Troyes, when he renounced the Church of Rome, and professed an adherence to the reformed Religion.
In the age in which the Church began to have her NONLATINALPHABET which were persons of the same Moment, designed to expedite matters which might be too great an avocation from religious Worship, to which the Clergy are principally devoted;
In the age in which the Church began to have her which were Persons of the same Moment, designed to expedite matters which might be too great an avocation from religious Worship, to which the Clergy Are principally devoted;
she did not dream of any diversity from the Primitive Government, but continued with the same degree of confidence, to stile her Bishops the Apostles successours.
she did not dream of any diversity from the Primitive Government, but continued with the same degree of confidence, to style her Bishops the Apostles Successors.
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Primitive Episcopacy was nothing but theregiment of Churches within a certain precinct committed to one single Person with a sufficient Authority as well over the Clergy as Laity.
Primitive Episcopacy was nothing but theregiment of Churches within a certain precinct committed to one single Person with a sufficient authority as well over the Clergy as Laity.
Those accessions with which it is beautified, and raised above the reach of vulgar Contempt by the munificence of Princes, do no more make it of a different species from what it was in the Apostolicall age,
Those accessions with which it is beautified, and raised above the reach of Vulgar Contempt by the munificence of Princes, do no more make it of a different species from what it was in the Apostolical age,
Those who have attempted to evidence, that the word Presbyter signifies always a Bishop, or the word Bishop a Presbyter, have been more curious then really advantagious to their own cause.
Those who have attempted to evidence, that the word Presbyter signifies always a Bishop, or the word Bishop a Presbyter, have been more curious then really advantageous to their own cause.
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yet so as by reason of their being invested in a Power, whereby they were inabled to do what a primary Apostle might, they are likewise frequently stiled Apostles.
yet so as by reason of their being invested in a Power, whereby they were enabled to do what a primary Apostle might, they Are likewise frequently styled Apostles.
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Upon this account we read of the Apostles of the Churches, 2 Cor. 8.23. Epaphroditus is stiled an Apostle of the Philippians c. 2. v. 25. Andronicus and Junias are said to be of note among the Apostles, Rom. 16. v. 7. Eusebius says, that besides the twelve, there were many others who were called by that name.
Upon this account we read of the Apostles of the Churches, 2 Cor. 8.23. Epaphroditus is styled an Apostle of the Philippians c. 2. v. 25. Andronicus and Junias Are said to be of note among the Apostles, Rom. 16. v. 7. Eusebius Says, that beside the twelve, there were many Others who were called by that name.
Therefore when S. Paul writes to Timothy how to govern, he put him in mind of the gift, which he received at the laying on of hands, NONLATINALPHABET as the Greek Scholiast speaks:
Therefore when S. Paul writes to Timothy how to govern, he put him in mind of the gift, which he received At the laying on of hands, as the Greek Scholiast speaks:
Now if their Power was distinct, their power by Commission, their commission by Ordination, the rules of discourse will oblige us to conclude, that their Ordination was distinct;
Now if their Power was distinct, their power by Commission, their commission by Ordination, the rules of discourse will oblige us to conclude, that their Ordination was distinct;
when they came to be invested with the Government and sit upon their thrones were ordained anew, Joh. 20. v. 21. Matthias and Barnabas two of the Seventy and by consequence set apart before, Luke 10. v. 1. were consecrated again,
when they Come to be invested with the Government and fit upon their thrones were ordained anew, John 20. v. 21. Matthias and Barnabas two of the Seventy and by consequence Set apart before, Lycia 10. v. 1. were consecrated again,
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when they were made Apostles, Acts 1. v. 22, 26. c. 13. v. 3. Stephen, Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, &c. if we may give credit to Epiphanius, were of the same number;
when they were made Apostles, Acts 1. v. 22, 26. c. 13. v. 3. Stephen, Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, etc. if we may give credit to Epiphanius, were of the same number;
and yet when they were made Suffragans to the Apostles, they had a new imposition of hands, Acts 6. v. 6. There is some reason to believe that Timothy himself was twice Ordained.
and yet when they were made Suffragans to the Apostles, they had a new imposition of hands, Acts 6. v. 6. There is Some reason to believe that Timothy himself was twice Ordained.
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For his design being to take him along with him to preach the Gospel, no doubt as he circumcised him, that he might not offend the Jews: so he ordained him, that he might not offend God, in breaking his Law.
For his Design being to take him along with him to preach the Gospel, no doubt as he circumcised him, that he might not offend the jews: so he ordained him, that he might not offend God, in breaking his Law.
No man taketh this honour to himself, but he that is called of God, as was Aaron. Of this we have mention, 2 Tim. 1.6. Stir up the gift of God, which is given thee by the laying on of my hands.
No man Takes this honour to himself, but he that is called of God, as was Aaron. Of this we have mention, 2 Tim. 1.6. Stir up the gift of God, which is given thee by the laying on of my hands.
When the Apostle writes to him, how to behave himself in that Church, he puts him in mind of the gift or faculty which he received at his Consecration.
When the Apostle writes to him, how to behave himself in that Church, he puts him in mind of the gift or faculty which he received At his Consecration.
Neglect not the gift, which was given by Prophesie, with the laying on of the hands of the Presbytery, 1 Tim. 4.14. These words import an Ordination distinct from the former;
Neglect not the gift, which was given by Prophesy, with the laying on of the hands of the Presbytery, 1 Tim. 4.14. These words import an Ordination distinct from the former;
for that was made NONLATINALPHABET, &c. by the laying on of the Apostles hands alone: This NONLATINALPHABET, by a Prophet or Prophets accompanied in the imposition of hands by other Bishops.
for that was made, etc. by the laying on of the Apostles hands alone: This, by a Prophet or prophets accompanied in the imposition of hands by other Bishops.
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As NONLATINALPHABET is put for NONLATINALPHABET, that is NONLATINALPHABET, as Chrysostome, Oecumenius and Theophilact expound it, and confirm their gloss with this reason NONLATINALPHABET so NONLATINALPHABET for Prophets. The Hellenisticall stile, in which the New Testament was written, is no stranger to this signification.
As is put for, that is, as Chrysostom, Oecumenius and Theophilact expound it, and confirm their gloss with this reason so for prophets. The Hellenistical style, in which the New Testament was written, is no stranger to this signification.
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NONLATINALPHABET raise up Prophets in thy name, Ecclesiast. c. 36. v. 14. NONLATINALPHABET, the vulgar Lat. renders successor Mosis in Prophetis. 46.1.
raise up prophets in thy name, Ecclesiatest. c. 36. v. 14., the Vulgar Lat. renders successor Moses in Prophetess. 46.1.
As S. Paul and Barnabas were at Antioch ordained by Prophets and other Bishops, so was Timothy in the Church of Ephesus. If the word NONLATINALPHABET did onely import a prediction of his aptitude to execute this Sacred Function, the Preposition NONLATINALPHABET would not have been joined with it,
As S. Paul and Barnabas were At Antioch ordained by prophets and other Bishops, so was Timothy in the Church of Ephesus. If the word did only import a prediction of his aptitude to execute this Sacred Function, the Preposition would not have been joined with it,
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but NONLATINALPHABET, as in the 1 Tim. 1. v. 18. Timothy being young, and by consequence wanting the circumstance of Age to commend him to this grave and ponderous Imployment:
but, as in the 1 Tim. 1. v. 18. Timothy being young, and by consequence wanting the circumstance of Age to commend him to this grave and ponderous Employment:
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It cannot be imagined, that it should have so universall an entertainment in all Places, where there was no Oecumenicall Council to command it, no secular Power to enforce it, no want of Pride and Ambition to controul it, had it not been commended to their reception,
It cannot be imagined, that it should have so universal an entertainment in all Places, where there was no Ecumenical Council to command it, no secular Power to enforce it, no want of Pride and Ambition to control it, had it not been commended to their reception,
as well as Doctrine, (in Religious government as well as Civil there is something which is Fundamental) he advancing an opinion diametrically opposite to what was then reputed the basis of Ecclesiasticall Policy, did take a compendious course to expose himself to this imputation.
as well as Doctrine, (in Religious government as well as Civil there is something which is Fundamental) he advancing an opinion diametrically opposite to what was then reputed the basis of Ecclesiastical Policy, did take a compendious course to expose himself to this imputation.
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S. Austin and Epiphanius assign him in their Catalogues a place distinct from that, which is appropriated to Arius. And it will be difficult to find a more authentick Testimony for the identity of their Heresie,
S. Austin and Epiphanius assign him in their Catalogues a place distinct from that, which is appropriated to Arius. And it will be difficult to find a more authentic Testimony for the identity of their Heresy,
as hath been already declared? If their practice was not designed for imitation, how came the best of Men in the second and third Century not to understand so much,
as hath been already declared? If their practice was not designed for imitation, how Come the best of Men in the second and third Century not to understand so much,
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because they left them to be their Successours, suum ipsorum locum magisterii tradentes, delivering to them the same Power & Authority they themselves had.
Because they left them to be their Successors, suum Ipsorum locum Magisterium tradentes, delivering to them the same Power & authority they themselves had.
that they who made it their election to endure the greatest torments, rather then to violate the least of the Precepts of Christ, should so soon as He and his Apostles had left the World, erect a government contrary to his Institution:
that they who made it their election to endure the greatest torments, rather then to violate the least of the Precepts of christ, should so soon as He and his Apostles had left the World, erect a government contrary to his Institution:
What the Israelites did, was known to be a defection, because it was opposite to the practice of Moses and Joshua, and encountred with opposition from the Best of men then living.
What the Israelites did, was known to be a defection, Because it was opposite to the practice of Moses and joshua, and encountered with opposition from the Best of men then living.
If the practice of the universall Church must be totally set aside as a matter of no consideration in order to the conducting of us into an understanding of the Mind of God, one pillar of our Belief will be very much shaken:
If the practice of the universal Church must be totally Set aside as a matter of no consideration in order to the conducting of us into an understanding of the Mind of God, one pillar of our Belief will be very much shaken:
as no unfit Arbitrator to put a period to those contentions which did molest the Church, 1 Cor. 11.16. Indeed it is said, that of whatsoever consequence it may be in other cases, yet in this before us it cannot be safe to deduce the Divine Will from it;
as no unfit Arbitrator to put a Period to those contentions which did molest the Church, 1 Cor. 11.16. Indeed it is said, that of whatsoever consequence it may be in other cases, yet in this before us it cannot be safe to deduce the Divine Will from it;
but on the contrary by enlarging the Church's power as the Churches did enlarge, by conforming Ecclesiasticall Government to the Civil, by managing Spirituall concerns according to the Canons of Synods, by acknowledging a Subordination to the civil Power, they did manifest that they were acted, not by the influence of a Supernall command,
but on the contrary by enlarging the Church's power as the Churches did enlarge, by conforming Ecclesiastical Government to the Civil, by managing Spiritual concerns according to the Canonas of Synods, by acknowledging a Subordination to the civil Power, they did manifest that they were acted, not by the influence of a Supernal command,
as most evidently appears by the twenty ninth Canon of the fourth generall Council, NONLATINALPHABET, to depress a Bishop down to the degree of a Presbyter is Sacriledge.
as most evidently appears by the twenty ninth Canon of the fourth general Council,, to depress a Bishop down to the degree of a Presbyter is Sacrilege.
but he knows that our Saviour appointed Bishops over Churches, for before his Ascension into Heaven, he putting his hands upon the Apostles, ordained them to be Bishops.
but he knows that our Saviour appointed Bishops over Churches, for before his Ascension into Heaven, he putting his hands upon the Apostles, ordained them to be Bishops.
This is the reason why Prelates in after-ages are sometimes stiled Apostles, as Epiphanius in the epistle of Acacius and Paulus, and Athanasius in the Coptick Calendar.
This is the reason why Prelates in Afterages Are sometime styled Apostles, as Epiphanius in the epistle of Acacius and Paulus, and Athanasius in the Coptic Calendar.
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because it receives an augmentation, as his Children encrease, and falls under divers Modifications, according to the various Stations they are placed in:
Because it receives an augmentation, as his Children increase, and falls under diverse Modifications, according to the various Stations they Are placed in:
because it was of a larger extent, when the People of Israel were settled in their apartments in the land of Canaan, then when they lived in the wilderness altogether.
Because it was of a larger extent, when the People of Israel were settled in their apartments in the land of Canaan, then when they lived in the Wilderness altogether.
It doth not appear but that it was the Will of God, that the New Jerusalem which came down from Heaven, should conform it self to the mould it fell into.
It does not appear but that it was the Will of God, that the New Jerusalem which Come down from Heaven, should conform it self to the mould it fell into.
The imitation of this civil Disposition in placing a Bishop in every City answerable to the Defensor, in every Metropolis an Arch-Bishop sutable to the Proconsul, being of a eminent use to invite the People to a ready obedience (they being by custom habituated to the like Regiment in civil concernments) and likewise giving the Governours a singular advantage to obtain the ends of their Constitution, by reason of the daily confluences to those Places upon secular accounts, there is a high degree of probability, that it was sutable to the will of him whose constitutions are always conformable to the deepest reason.
The imitation of this civil Disposition in placing a Bishop in every city answerable to the Defensor, in every Metropolis an Arch-Bishop suitable to the Proconsul, being of a eminent use to invite the People to a ready Obedience (they being by custom habituated to the like Regiment in civil concernments) and likewise giving the Governors a singular advantage to obtain the ends of their Constitution, by reason of the daily confluences to those Places upon secular accounts, there is a high degree of probability, that it was suitable to the will of him whose constitutions Are always conformable to the Deepest reason.
Churches were planted in Metropoles, as Corinth, Thessalonica, Antioch, upon which those who in any part of the Province entertained the belief of the Gospel, had some dependence.
Churches were planted in Metropoles, as Corinth, Thessalonica, Antioch, upon which those who in any part of the Province entertained the belief of the Gospel, had Some dependence.
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The second Epistle to the Corinthians is inscribed to all the Saints which are in all Achaia. The first to the Thessalonians hath a peculiar aspect upon all in Macedonia. The letter of the Apostles and Elders to Antioch is directed to the Brethren in Syria and Silicia: Achaia being the Province of Corinth, Macedonia of Thessalonica, Syria and Silicia of Antioch Why these Epistles sent to the Metropolis about Ecclesiasticall matters should be inscribed to all in any part of the Province,
The second Epistle to the Corinthians is inscribed to all the Saints which Are in all Achaia. The First to the Thessalonians hath a peculiar aspect upon all in Macedonia. The Letter of the Apostles and Elders to Antioch is directed to the Brothers in Syria and Silicia: Achaia being the Province of Corinth, Macedonia of Thessalonica, Syria and Silicia of Antioch Why these Epistles sent to the Metropolis about Ecclesiastical matters should be inscribed to all in any part of the Province,
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Therefore S. Peter, when he writes to the converted in the dispersion, directs his Epistle to them in their distinct Provinces, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, Bithynia.
Therefore S. Peter, when he writes to the converted in the dispersion, directs his Epistle to them in their distinct Provinces, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, Bythynia.
It hath pleased them of Macedonia and Achaia, Rom. 15.26. Achaia was ready a year ago, 2 Cor. 9.2. This hypothesis gives the most intelligible account, why all the Churches in Asia are reduced to seven.
It hath pleased them of Macedonia and Achaia, Rom. 15.26. Achaia was ready a year ago, 2 Cor. 9.2. This hypothesis gives the most intelligible account, why all the Churches in Asia Are reduced to seven.
The Cities from which these Churches had their denomination being Metroples, upon which the lesser with the suburbicarian Regions did depend in point of Government, and make but one Community;
The Cities from which these Churches had their denomination being Metroples, upon which the lesser with the suburbicarian Regions did depend in point of Government, and make but one Community;
That the immunities of a Metropolis did belong to Ephesus, Smyrna, Sardis, Pergamos, Laodicea, is asserted by Pliny; to Thyatira by Ptolomy, to Philadelphia by the Greek Acts of the Council of Constantinople under Mennas. Though Pliny doth not attribute this honour to Thyatira, yet he doth not deny it.
That the immunities of a Metropolis did belong to Ephesus, Smyrna, Sardis, Pergamum, Laodicea, is asserted by pliny; to Thyatira by Ptolemy, to Philadelphia by the Greek Acts of the Council of Constantinople under Mennas. Though pliny does not attribute this honour to Thyatira, yet he does not deny it.
The Provinces themselves were not all equall, and by consequence the Mother-city in one Province might be inferior in dignity and dependent in power upon the Metropolis of another.
The Provinces themselves were not all equal, and by consequence the Mother-city in one Province might be inferior in dignity and dependent in power upon the Metropolis of Another.
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The Vine which was planted by a Divine hand under the civil Power as a wall of defence, did naturally, according to the will of Him who planted it, adapt it self to the mode of that which it grew against.
The Vine which was planted by a Divine hand under the civil Power as a wall of defence, did naturally, according to the will of Him who planted it, adapt it self to the mode of that which it grew against.
As for Prelacy, (the essence of which lies in a Superiority of an Ecclesiasticall person over Elders within a certain precinct) it was ever owned by the Church as agreeable to the Canon of Scripture.
As for Prelacy, (the essence of which lies in a Superiority of an Ecclesiastical person over Elders within a certain precinct) it was ever owned by the Church as agreeable to the Canon of Scripture.
Councils suppose it to be grounded upon a right more early then themselves, and never give it a place in the Catalogue of those things which may be or not be the object of their determination.
Councils suppose it to be grounded upon a right more early then themselves, and never give it a place in the Catalogue of those things which may be or not be the Object of their determination.
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5. The Churches acknowledgement of her subordination to the civil Power is reconcileable with a belief that her Government is grounded upon a Divine Right.
5. The Churches acknowledgement of her subordination to the civil Power is reconcilable with a belief that her Government is grounded upon a Divine Right.
Into these Communities he hath let down from Heaven the New Jerusalem, namely, a Church or Ecclesiasticall Society with Governours and Laws not onely harm less and inoffensive,
Into these Communities he hath let down from Heaven the New Jerusalem, namely, a Church or Ecclesiastical Society with Governors and Laws not only harm less and inoffensive,
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and under a pretence of a Supernall commission undermine the interest of the civil Community, the Magistrate is impowered to see that they keep within their own bounds,
and under a pretence of a Supernal commission undermine the Interest of the civil Community, the Magistrate is Empowered to see that they keep within their own bounds,
and if they swell above their banks, to remand them into their proper channel, if they do not, to protect and defend them against the hand of violence.
and if they swell above their banks, to remand them into their proper channel, if they do not, to Pact and defend them against the hand of violence.
Though they may not invade the Offices which are peculiar to the Church, yet they are obliged to see that they are duly performed by those to whom they appertain.
Though they may not invade the Offices which Are peculiar to the Church, yet they Are obliged to see that they Are duly performed by those to whom they appertain.
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yet in case those which have, make use of them to open a door to Sedition and Disorder, they have the Power of the Sword to shut it, and prevent the mischief.
yet in case those which have, make use of them to open a door to Sedition and Disorder, they have the Power of the Sword to shut it, and prevent the mischief.
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and from hence a contest is commenced, she hath no other weapon to defend her self but Prayer and a composed Submission to what the preservation of a good conscience may expose her.
and from hence a contest is commenced, she hath no other weapon to defend her self but Prayer and a composed Submission to what the preservation of a good conscience may expose her.
All pretended inconveniences fall with an equall weight upon paternall Government, which undoubtedly, being in nature and time antecedent to the civil Constitution, must have a Divine originall.
All pretended inconveniences fallen with an equal weight upon paternal Government, which undoubtedly, being in nature and time antecedent to the civil Constitution, must have a Divine original.
And now whosoever pleases to look back and consider the reason of the thing, the declaration of God, the practice of the Universall Church, which is no bad commentary upon what is dubious in any Divine appointment, will be under no temptation from any rationall inducement to believe, that the Apostolicall authority to govern was adapted onely to the Primitive times,
And now whosoever Pleases to look back and Consider the reason of the thing, the declaration of God, the practice of the Universal Church, which is no bad commentary upon what is dubious in any Divine appointment, will be under no temptation from any rational inducement to believe, that the Apostolical Authority to govern was adapted only to the Primitive times,
So much of the Remedy in generall, namely an Apostolicall or Episcopall Authority, expressed in visiting the Brethren. In the next place I will enumerate some particular acts of this Power, which are of eminent use in all Ages for the preventing and healing distempers. 1. An Inspection into the Authority of those who preach. 2. The Doctrine. 3. The lives. 4. The giving rules for the preserving of Order. 5. The censuring those who neglect the Order which is agreed upon.
So much of the Remedy in general, namely an Apostolical or Episcopal authority, expressed in visiting the Brothers. In the next place I will enumerate Some particular acts of this Power, which Are of eminent use in all Ages for the preventing and healing distempers. 1. an Inspection into the authority of those who preach. 2. The Doctrine. 3. The lives. 4. The giving rules for the preserving of Order. 5. The censuring those who neglect the Order which is agreed upon.
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The work of the Ministry is of greater importance than to lie open to every one, who by the strength of his fancy can perswade himself that he is fit to discharge it.
The work of the Ministry is of greater importance than to lie open to every one, who by the strength of his fancy can persuade himself that he is fit to discharge it.
The Community would not enjoy the least degree of security, might the private opinion of every Person concerning his own Aptitude give him a title to this Office.
The Community would not enjoy the least degree of security, might the private opinion of every Person Concerning his own Aptitude give him a title to this Office.
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Every place is filled with complaints of the want of Riches and Honour: but we seldom meet with any querulous resentments of the defects of Reason and Understanding.
Every place is filled with complaints of the want of Riches and Honour: but we seldom meet with any querulous resentments of the defects of Reason and Understanding.
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Indeed S. Paul said, who is sufficient for these things? but we are apt to say, who is not? The stream runs the fastest, where the channel is most shallow:
Indeed S. Paul said, who is sufficient for these things? but we Are apt to say, who is not? The stream runs the fastest, where the channel is most shallow:
When Ammonius, NONLATINALPHABET, as he is stiled by Socrates, was acquainted with a resolution in others to compell him to take upon him the most Sacred office in the Church, he cut off his right ear, NONLATINALPHABET, that the deformity of his body might be a bar to his Consecration.
When Ammonius,, as he is styled by Socrates, was acquainted with a resolution in Others to compel him to take upon him the most Sacred office in the Church, he Cut off his right ear,, that the deformity of his body might be a bar to his Consecration.
Chrysanthus, a person eminent for wisdom and sobriety, when he was solicited to take upon him the same Function, was so much under the power of modesty, that he fled from Constantinople into Bythinia, where he concealed himself with a design to decline it.
Chrysanthus, a person eminent for Wisdom and sobriety, when he was solicited to take upon him the same Function, was so much under the power of modesty, that he fled from Constantinople into Bithynia, where he concealed himself with a Design to decline it.
By reason of this unfitness in Men to judge for themselves, and to be the fountain of their own Authority, God hath endued the Governours of his Church with a power,
By reason of this unfitness in Men to judge for themselves, and to be the fountain of their own authority, God hath endued the Governors of his Church with a power,
that the more concealed and private way to Hell. The Apostle saies, that he which is engaged in it NONLATINALPHABET is overturned as a ship, when the Keil is uppermost.
that the more concealed and private Way to Hell. The Apostle Says, that he which is engaged in it is overturned as a ship, when the Keil is uppermost.
As the man of sin who sits in the Temple of God, and under a pretence of Religion vents that which tends to the overthrow of it, is stiled NONLATINALPHABET, the son of perdition: so error, which enthrones it self in the conscience,
As the man of since who sits in the Temple of God, and under a pretence of Religion vents that which tends to the overthrow of it, is styled, the son of perdition: so error, which enthrones it self in the conscience,
There is no perdition more certain, and less apt to meet with disappointment, then that which is secured from a disclosure by so plausible a cover as Religion and Divine approbation.
There is no perdition more certain, and less apt to meet with disappointment, then that which is secured from a disclosure by so plausible a cover as Religion and Divine approbation.
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if we keep not this conformable to him, but suffer it to be imbased with sentiments which are repugnant to that eternall Reason which is in the Divine Intellect, we are unthankfull to him in the most exalted degree.
if we keep not this conformable to him, but suffer it to be embased with sentiments which Are repugnant to that Eternal Reason which is in the Divine Intellect, we Are unthankful to him in the most exalted degree.
Therefore in case he errs about propositions of Divinity, he hath nothing to charge but his own will, in whose power it was to have suspended his assent,
Therefore in case he errs about propositions of Divinity, he hath nothing to charge but his own will, in whose power it was to have suspended his assent,
and continued the inquiry, till he had been disintangled and got loose from all objections. When any object gains such a degree of clarity, there is no fear of deception.
and continued the inquiry, till he had been disentangled and god lose from all objections. When any Object gains such a degree of clarity, there is no Fear of deception.
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Error having so pernicious and malevolent an aspect upon that end for which the Church is constituted, our Blessed Lord hath left a Power with it NONLATINALPHABET to stop the mouths of those who are Propagatours of it.
Error having so pernicious and malevolent an aspect upon that end for which the Church is constituted, our Blessed Lord hath left a Power with it to stop the mouths of those who Are Propagatours of it.
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when the publication will certainly hazard the loss of that Peace. 3. The lives. Those who are Orthodox in their doctrine, may be unorthodox in their conversation.
when the publication will Certainly hazard the loss of that Peace. 3. The lives. Those who Are Orthodox in their Doctrine, may be unorthodox in their Conversation.
If Religion be taught by the last, and debauchery by the first, actions having an aptitude to make a deeper impression than words, there is some probability, they may prevail,
If Religion be taught by the last, and debauchery by the First, actions having an aptitude to make a Deeper impression than words, there is Some probability, they may prevail,
and the efficacy of his Function depending not upon his dignity, but the energy of Divine Grace: (A vineyard may be watered with a pipe of lead as well as of silver.
and the efficacy of his Function depending not upon his dignity, but the energy of Divine Grace: (A vineyard may be watered with a pipe of led as well as of silver.
when this Sacred Office is imbarked in such a vessel, it is liable to meet with many remora's, before it can arrive at its proper haven, namely, the Conscience.
when this Sacred Office is embarked in such a vessel, it is liable to meet with many remora's, before it can arrive At its proper Haven, namely, the Conscience.
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The Didacticall part of the discourse of such a Person, though never so cogent, is usually entertained by all vulgar Capacities, who more consider, what he is that speaks,
The Didactical part of the discourse of such a Person, though never so cogent, is usually entertained by all Vulgar Capacities, who more Consider, what he is that speaks,
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When one of a bad life had given excellent counsell to the Lacedaemonians about their Commonwealth, his improbity did so much disparage the advice, though absolutely necessary;
When one of a bad life had given excellent counsel to the Lacedaemonians about their Commonwealth, his improbity did so much disparage the Advice, though absolutely necessary;
and then unanimously as from him the stamp of Authority was impressed upon it. What Ignatius speaks of the Bishop of Philadelphia, NONLATINALPHABET, is very applicable here.
and then unanimously as from him the stamp of authority was impressed upon it. What Ignatius speaks of the Bishop of Philadelphia,, is very applicable Here.
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To reprove is an act which savours of Authority, and no man can abide the another should exercise Authority over him in that thing in which they are both equall.
To reprove is an act which savours of authority, and no man can abide the Another should exercise authority over him in that thing in which they Are both equal.
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Upon this account he which is concerned, in stead of being meliorated by it, is under strong temptations from his vindicative appetite to meditate and contrive revenge.
Upon this account he which is concerned, in stead of being meliorated by it, is under strong temptations from his vindicative appetite to meditate and contrive revenge.
When Hophni and Phineas by their licentious deportment had made themselves vile, or as it is in the Hebrew accursed, that is liable to the NONLATINALPHABET or curse which use to pass upon those who were excommunicated, Nehem. 13.25. he as the High Priest did neglect to discharge his duty, and restrain them from coming to the publick Congregation.
When Hophni and Phinehas by their licentious deportment had made themselves vile, or as it is in the Hebrew accursed, that is liable to the or curse which use to pass upon those who were excommunicated, Nehemiah 13.25. he as the High Priest did neglect to discharge his duty, and restrain them from coming to the public Congregation.
This is the Power which S. Paul used in delivering the incestuous Corinthian to Satan. The Greek Interpreters believe that he was one of the Teachers of that Church.
This is the Power which S. Paul used in delivering the incestuous Corinthian to Satan. The Greek Interpreters believe that he was one of the Teachers of that Church.
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and highly pleased with the disgrace which his miscarriage had branded his own Party with. 4. The giving Rules for the preserving of Order and Decency.
and highly pleased with the disgrace which his miscarriage had branded his own Party with. 4. The giving Rules for the preserving of Order and Decency.
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There are no heats more quick and pernicious to the Church than those which derive their originall from differences about Order and the circumstances of Religion.
There Are no heats more quick and pernicious to the Church than those which derive their original from differences about Order and the Circumstances of Religion.
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and the Authority of Governours being the genuine means conducing to its support, the justice of a penalty is not to be estimated solely by the intrinsick nature of the crime,
and the authority of Governors being the genuine means conducing to its support, the Justice of a penalty is not to be estimated solely by the intrinsic nature of the crime,
in the second it is so blended with the reason of the thing, that it is not easily perceived to which of them the agnition is directed) so likewise the Rule of opposition will justifie this conclusion, that it is more disowned by such a disobedience.
in the second it is so blended with the reason of the thing, that it is not Easily perceived to which of them the agnition is directed) so likewise the Rule of opposition will justify this conclusion, that it is more disowned by such a disobedience.
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Nothing remains but to remind our selves of the Obligation we lie under, which is to be servent in Prayer, diligent in our Watch, that we fall not into those distempers, which the defects of Nature, the imperfection of our State, the policy of the Tempter are ready to betray us to:
Nothing remains but to remind our selves of the Obligation we lie under, which is to be servient in Prayer, diligent in our Watch, that we fallen not into those distempers, which the defects of Nature, the imperfection of our State, the policy of the Tempter Are ready to betray us to:
that in the great Day of Visitation, when the Bishop of our Souls shall appear with his glorious retinue to take an account of our deportment in this sublunary State, we may be found not in the number of them who have despised Dominion, spoke evil of Dignities;
that in the great Day of Visitation, when the Bishop of our Souls shall appear with his glorious retinue to take an account of our deportment in this sublunary State, we may be found not in the number of them who have despised Dominion, spoke evil of Dignities;
